Rahool Mukherjee
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Rahool Mukherjee is an Indian film director and screenwriter who predominantly works in Bengali Cinema. He made his film debut with the Dev starrer Kishmish in the year 2022.
Career
After several years of working in television, Mukherjee was about to make his film debut with the film Ami Sairabanu with Rajkumar Rao as the hero in the year 2013.[1] The film got marred in the some financial controversy and was eventually shelved.[1]
Mukherjee made his directorial debut with the film Kishmish in 2022. Starring Dev-Rukmini in the lead roles, film was initially announced in 2020[2] but the production got delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.[3] The film finally went on floors in August 2021 and released on 29th April, 2022.[4] The film received positive reviews from the critics.[5][6][7]
He then directed the romantic drama Dilkhush under the banner of Shree Venkatesh Films.[8][9][10] Starring Madhumita Sarcar, Sohum Majumdar, Paran Bandopadhyay, Anashua Majumdar in the lead roles, the film received positive reviews from the critics.[11][12]
His next film is Mon Maaney Na, starring Ritwik Bhowmik and Hiya Chatterjee.[13] This film marks the debut of Ritwik Bhowmik in Bengali Cinema along with Hiya Chatterjee as well.[14] He is acting as a Producer as well apart from directing the film. The film released on 13 February 2026.
Filmography
Television
| Denotes films or web series that have not yet been released |
| Year | Show | Director | Channel | Notes |
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| 2011 | Ishti Kutum | Yes | Star Jalsha | Directorial Debut |
| 2016 | Resham Jhapi | Yes | Colors Bangla | |
| 2017 | Shubho Drishti | Yes | Colors Bangla | |
| 2020 | Pandob Goyenda | Yes | Zee Bangla |
Web Series
| Year | Show | Director | OTT | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dadur Kirti | Yes | For Hoichoi | |
| 2024 | Chhabi Biswas | Yes | For Hoichoi | Also Producer |
| 2024 | Lohu | Yes | For Chorki | In Post-Production |
| 2026 | Khanikta Premer Moton | Yes | For Platform 8 | Also Producer |
Films
| Year | Film | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ikir Mikir | No | Yes | |
| 2022 | Kishmish | Yes | Yes | Film Directorial Debut |
| 2023 | Dilkhush | Yes | Yes | |
| 2026 | Mon Maaney Na | Yes | Yes | Also Producer |
References
- ^ a b "Playing a eunuch was a big decision: Rajkummar Rao". The Times of India. 2017-01-12. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ^ "Did you know Dev and Rukmini pairing up for yet another film?". The Times of India. 2020-05-18. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ^ "This is when Dev-Rukmini's 'Kishmish' will hit the floors". The Times of India. 2020-11-04. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ^ "Watch: Dev and Rukmini teasing fans ahead of 'Kishmish first song release". The Times of India. 2022-03-29. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ^ দত্ত, নিবেদিতা দাঁ (2022-04-30). "Dev Kishmish Review: কিশমিশের সেরা রিভিউ কার থেকে পেলেন দেব!". Eisamay Online (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ^ রায়, অময় দেব. "Kishmish Review: 'কিশমিশ' দেখতে দেখতে যেন ফিরে আসে কলেজবেলার দিনগুলো!" (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2025-05-22. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ^ "Kishmish Movie Review: A refreshing treat of a film for the family". The Times of India. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ^ "প্রেম-বিরহ, হাসি-মজায় মাখানো ছবি 'দিলখুশ' মন ভাল করবে". sangbadpratidin (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ^ Dilkhush Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes. Retrieved 2026-02-01 – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Dilkhush: চার জুটিকে নিয়ে আসছে নতুন প্রেমের গল্প! সুসম্পন্ন 'দিলখুশ'-র শুভ মহরৎ". AajTak Bangla (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ^ "Dilkhush Movie Review: A rushed look at love in the time of apps". The Times of India. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ^ মাঝি, সুমন (2023-01-21). "দিলখুশ". Eisamay Online (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ^ "The upcoming film Mon Maaney Na excites interest for its fresh pairing and unconventional love story". t2online.in. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ^ "First look of Mon Maaney Na unveiled". The Times of India. 2025-12-29. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-02-01.